Examination Data Technician (E&P) - 12 month Secondment/Fixed-Term Contract

Network Rail; Milton Keynes; Hybrid; GBP 26,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

28 days annual leave

Rail travel subsidies

Pension options

Flexible working

Gym memberships

Discounts

Job summary

Network Rail in Milton Keynes is recruiting for a 12-month secondment in the Route Services division, within Supply Chain Operations (SCO). The role focuses on data management across E&P, radio survey and video data, ensuring timely delivery of services to maintain and renew the railway.

The successful candidate will work 35 hours per week with hybrid working, starting training with a 3-5 day in-office presence and a salary range of £26,178 to £27,173 per annum.

Qualifications

• GCSEs in English and Maths (or equivalent)
• Strong communication and analytical abilities are essential.
• Demonstrated ability to work systematically and meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Deliver data management for E&P, radio survey and video data.
• Collate and monitor data quality against requirements; liaise to resolve gaps.
• Maintain data in core systems and sync across platforms.
• Provide data and reports for management information.

Skills

GCSE English/Math

Communication skills

Analytical skills

Education

GCSEs (English & Maths)

Job description

IRC2370223

Who We Are

Join Our Team at Network Rail!

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We value flexibility and understand the importance of a healthy work-life balance. As a Disability Confident Leader , we'll do everything we can to accommodate any needs throughout the recruitment process.

About our people and the recruitment process - We're an inclusive employer of choice and we welcome applications from everyone!We encourage our colleagues to work flexibly, as we know traditional working patterns don't always fit. If you want to consider working flexibly, just let us know and we'll do our best to help and invest in your career with us ,whilst you have a healthy work life balance.

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About the role

Route Services is a division of Network Rail that provides the Routes with services so they can help Network Rail deliver a better railway for a better Britain. We support the Routes with a myriad of services and supplies they need to maintain and operate the railway, to learn more, please click here to watch our video.

This role sits within Supply Chain Operations (SCO), an area of the business which supplies and delivers the logistics, materials, components, rail and road fleet that enable the maintenance and renewal of the railway.

SCO keeps the materials, machinery and components required by its customers moving - making sure they are on-site when needed so work can go ahead as planned and on schedule.

Vacancy type: This role is a 12 month secondment/fixed-term contract with the potential to extend or become permanent (unless a suitable redeployee is identified).

NB for internal applicants: Please note that secondments are subject to your line managers approval. Please discuss this opportunity with them before applying to avoid disappointment.

Location: This position is based at The Quadrant, Milton Keynes.

Hours:35 hours per week with hybrid working; 3 days a week in office, 5 days initially whilst training.

Salary range:£ 26,178 - £27,173 per annum,depending on skills and experience.

Closing date: 11 November 2026. Late applicants will not be accepted. This role is being advertised internally and externally.

You will need to complete a supporting statement addressing how you meet the essential criteria, please complete this as part of the application process and add this to your CV in one document . Applicants who do not complete this statement are less likely to be shortlisted. Please see attached guide - How to complete Supporting Statement.

At Network Rail you will have a clear development path, access to training and enjoy a range of employee benefits, such as;

• up to 28 days annual leave
• rail travel subsidies
• a range of pension options
• flexible and agile working arrangements
• discounts on shopping
• gym memberships
• and much more.

Find out more about our benefit s.

Your experience and skills

This role is for the Electrical & Plant (E&P) team, the successful candidate will also be required to learn multiple data streams, to help assist with data management activities within the team.

What are the key accountabilities in this role?

• Deliver an efficient and effective component, E&P, radio survey and video data management service.
• Collate and monitor the quality of component, E&P, radio survey and video data received against specified requirements; liaise with data providers to resolve data and quality shortfalls.
• Maintain and update component, E&P, radio survey and video data in the appropriate core systems and libraries, in accordance with applicable standards and work instructions.
• Undertake the provision of component, E&P, radio survey and video data as required by other corporate and third party systems and processes, maintaining synchronisation between systems.
• Maintain accurate records of data provision, data maintenance and other activities and assist in the preparation of data assurance and other management information reports.
• Support the development and delivery of specific data improvement activities, and process and system enhancements.
• Liaise with managers, customers and stakeholders as required to undertake accountabilities.
• Assist with other activities of the component, E&P, radio survey and video data management team as required.

What are the essential skills and experience we're looking for?

• GCSE grade C or above, or equivalent, in English and Maths.
• Good communication and analytical skills.
• Proven ability to work systematically and meet deadlines.

We would also like, but it's not essential:

• Knowledge of computer systems related to infrastructure asset data.
• Knowledge of Infrastructure data relevant to the GB railway.
• Good knowledge of railway geography and operations.
• Knowledge of component, E&P, radio survey and video data, methods and processes.

Below are some examples of adjustments we can make:

• Changing a provision, practice or 'the way things are done'
  For example, we can give candidates extra time to complete online, tasks or interviews as needed.
• Changing a physical feature of our workplace
  For example, office/room layout can be adapted to accommodate individual needs.
• Providing extra equipment or assistance
  For example, we can provide sign language interpreters and support workers where needed. Alternative document formats can be made available.

There are lots of other adjustments we can consider - please just ask!

The recruitment process will consist of shortlisted candidates being invited to take part in the following.

• Competency Based Interview

Candidates who are shortlisted for interview will be contacted by phone or email.

You can visit Evenbreaks Career Hive for advice on accessibility support if you're unsure of the options available.Should you require any reasonable adjustments/modifications, pleaseadd a note to your application.

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